She was born Virginia Lee Ritter on March 4, 1929 at the family home near Talmage; the only child of Leonard and Isabelle (Busacker) Ritter. She attended District #106 Country School and later Talmage High School where she graduated with the Class of 1947. She was united in marriage to Marvin R. Teten on July 6, 1954 at St. Paul Lutheran Church near Talmage.

Before her marriage, Virginia worked at Farmers Bank in Nebraska City. After her marriage, she worked in around the farm. She sold and delivered many eggs over the years.

She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Talmage. She was a member of the church her whole life, being baptized and confirmed there. She belonged to the Altar Guild, the Ladies Aid and taught Sunday School for many years. She was also a member of the Talmage Area Action Group (TAAG).

She is survived by her husband Marvin Teten of Talmage; a son Doug Teten and wife Karen of Talmage; two grandchildren: Alex and Ashlyn Teten; other family and friends.

Funeral Services for Virginia Teten will be held Tuesday morning (6/25) at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Talmage, NE with Pastor Glatha Rathjen officiating; burial will follow in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery near Talmage.

The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church in Talmage, NE. Viewing in Nebraska City will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday at Gude Mortuary.

Memorials may be given to Faith Lutheran Church or Duff's Friendship Villa Nursing Scholarship Fund.